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Posted by: northicehero99 Feb 27 2013, 05:41 AM

Going to a show next month and wondering what kind of prices I can expect to see on gu/aus of commons to mid-range stars like:

Frank Gore
Devin Hester
Knowshon Moreno
LaDainian Tomlinson
Reggie Wayne
Marvin Harrison
Marion Barber III
Felix Jones
Chris Johnson

I am not talking about Peyton Mannings, Tom Brady, and any of the other elite players in the league but mid-range stars like above.

Posted by: mjda Feb 27 2013, 08:54 AM

As with everything else, there are a lot of factors that determine that. The player, especially in relation to where the show is. For example, the Felix Jones would probably sell for more in the Dallas area than the Marvin Harrison, but the Harrison for more in Indianapolis area. It also depends what the card brand is. If it's National Treasures it's going to sell for a lot more than Panini Prestige.

Most of the players you've listed, though, should be obtainable for around $2 each, again depending on the brand.

Posted by: northicehero99 Feb 27 2013, 11:39 AM

QUOTE(mjda @ Feb 27 2013, 08:54 AM)
As with everything else, there are a lot of factors that determine that. The player, especially in relation to where the show is. For example, the Felix Jones would probably sell for more in the Dallas area than the Marvin Harrison, but the Harrison for more in Indianapolis area. It also depends what the card brand is. If it's National Treasures it's going to sell for a lot more than Panini Prestige.

Most of the players you've listed, though, should be obtainable for around $2 each, again depending on the brand.
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Michael thanks for your response.

Mostly, I am talking about lower-mid brands, not the higher-end stuff. In addition, I knew about regional issues, I was just using those players as examples. In the past I have seen GU boxes at around $3 a card, but was wondering if that is still the "going" rate or if it has fallen. I have seen guys at the flea markets with $2.00 gu and know the market has kind of fallen, just wonder if it has fallen further since I haven't bought in a while and due to the fact gu cards seem to be overproduced these days?

Posted by: Boston5761 Feb 27 2013, 12:24 PM

Tad-bit off topic here, but if you by chance have or see any Paul Kariya GU at the show, I'm always in the market.

Posted by: northicehero99 Feb 27 2013, 04:13 PM

Still looking for some more opinions. Thanks.

Posted by: Boston5761 Feb 27 2013, 04:53 PM

I said $3

Posted by: aceecards Feb 27 2013, 07:27 PM

patches or low serialed numbers may bring more but id say $2 would be fair to middlin

Posted by: northicehero99 Feb 27 2013, 09:07 PM

Thanks for all the votes and replies so far.

Posted by: urbanmonk Feb 28 2013, 01:18 AM

I would start at $3 as you change it later on if no movement, and leave you some room for negotiations.

Posted by: northicehero99 Feb 28 2013, 12:13 PM

Thanks for all of the input so far. If anyone else has an opinion I would like to hear it.

Posted by: northicehero99 Mar 1 2013, 12:02 PM

Any other members want to post their opinions?

Posted by: redwing40 Mar 2 2013, 11:14 AM

I took note of the cards you listed, and voted $3! I'm heading to a Card Show today in Mt. Clemens to get some Auto from Jordan Tootoo, if the line is not long that is! But I will check price's and let ya know! Hopefully find some bargins!

Thats the Mt Clemens Gibraltar Trade Center Sat 10am-8pm for the folks here in Michigan!

Red Wings to attend for Autograghs:

Drew Miller- 2pm-4pm $20
Justin Abdelkader- 2pm-4pm $25
Cory Emmerton- 2pm-4pm $15
Jordon Tootoo - 4pm-6pm $22

Posted by: redwing40 Mar 2 2013, 11:14 AM

I took note of the cards you listed, and voted $3! I'm heading to a Card Show today in Mt. Clemens to get some Auto from Jordan Tootoo, if the line is not long that is! But I will check price's and let ya know! Hopefully find some bargins!

Thats the Mt Clemens Gibraltar Trade Center Sat 10am-8pm for the folks here in Michigan!

Red Wings to attend for Autograghs:

Drew Miller- 2pm-4pm $20
Justin Abdelkader- 2pm-4pm $25
Cory Emmerton- 2pm-4pm $15
Jordon Tootoo - 4pm-6pm $22

Posted by: northicehero99 Mar 5 2013, 06:27 AM

Still looking for more opinions please. Tks.

Posted by: srsly_chris Mar 18 2013, 04:53 PM

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